AUTO1 Group

Group 1001 is a technology-driven financial services company on a mission to make insurance more useful, intuitive, and accessible for everyone. The insurance industry has long been plagued by complexity, jargon, and outdated processes that leave customers confused and underserved. Group 1001 exists to fix this by leveraging modern technology to deliver insurance and annuity products that are easy to understand and simple to use. The company comprises a family of brands including Delaware Life, Gainbridge, Clear Spring Life and Annuity Company, Clear Spring Property and Casualty Group, Clear Spring Health, and the RVI Group. Beyond insurance products, Group 1001 operates Gainbridge, an online investing platform that gives individuals greater control over their savings and financial future. The company invests heavily in technology and innovation, including Onyx, a cloud-native annuity administration system that powers new business and enables intelligent automation. As of June 2025, Group 1001 manages approximately $72.9 billion in combined assets and serves over 493,000 active annuity contracts and life insurance policies. The company also creates positive community impact through strategic partnerships in education and sports, reflecting a commitment to helping individuals and communities thrive.

AutoScout24 is the largest pan-European and Canadian online car market, with over 30 million users per month, more than 45,000 dealer partners, and around 2,000 employees. Operating in 19 countries across Europe and Canada, the platform offers a comprehensive solution for online car trading, connecting private customers, car dealers, and partners from automotive, finance, and insurance sectors. The marketplace features over two million vehicle listings including used and new cars, motorcycles, camping vehicles, and commercial vehicles. Founded in Munich in 1998 as MasterCar AG, AutoScout24 has evolved into an international marketplace through strategic acquisitions. The company expanded its portfolio by acquiring LeasingMarkt.de in 2020 (Germany's largest leasing marketplace), AutoProff in 2022 (a B2B platform for digital car trading), and Trader Corporation in 2024 (operating AutoTrader.ca and AutoHebdo.net in Canada). In 2021, AutoScout24 launched smyle, the world's first car marketplace with a fully online e-commerce solution, enabling buyers to purchase vehicles entirely online with payment, insurance, registration, home delivery, and a 14-day return policy. The company's editorial team has been providing industry-renowned vehicle tests and reports since 2001 through the AutoScout24 Magazine.

Autodesk empowers the world's innovators, designers, engineers, builders, and creators to design and make a better world for all. Their Design and Make Platform provides the technology, tools, and insights that help professionals across architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media & entertainment industries solve the world's most pressing challenges. From sustainable buildings and clean energy vehicles to smart factories and blockbuster films, Autodesk software is at the heart of how the modern world gets created and built. As global industries confront unprecedented challenges like climate change, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages, Autodesk is leading the digital transformation of how things are designed and made. Their cloud-connected platform integrates automation, AI, and data analytics to help customers work more efficiently, make better decisions, and deliver superior outcomes for their businesses and the planet. With a legacy of innovation spanning over four decades, Autodesk continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in design and manufacturing technology.

We're a team of industry veterans and innovators who've walked the showroom floor, negotiated deals, and know firsthand the pain points in automotive retail. Our platform connects dealers to a network of lenders, enabling car buyers to purchase and finance vehicles online while giving dealers the tools they need to sell smarter - whether that's on the website, in the showroom, or through OEM and marketplace partnerships. We process $4 billion in funded loans annually and work with 40+ of the nation's largest lenders. Our team spans across the U.S. and Canada, bringing deep experience from finance, technology, and the auto industry. We're focused on solving real problems: disconnected online-to-showroom experiences, chaotic sales processes, and the trust gap that still exists between customers and dealers. By unifying the customer-facing sales experience and providing guided workflows, we help dealers close more deals while maintaining control and profitability.

ATU exists to solve the fundamental challenge of automotive maintenance - providing drivers with a reliable, accessible partner for all their vehicle needs. Founded in 1985 in Weiden, Germany, ATU has grown from a single location into Germany's leading automotive service chain with over 500 branches and approximately 10,000 employees across Germany and Austria. The company's unique model combines professional workshops with integrated retail shops, offering customers everything from tires and auto parts to comprehensive vehicle services under one roof. As a Mobivia brand since 2016, ATU continues to transform the automotive aftermarket by combining traditional craftsmanship with modern convenience. The company serves millions of customers annually, providing everything from routine oil changes and inspections to complex repairs, all while maintaining competitive pricing and high quality standards. With both an extensive physical presence and a robust online shop, ATU ensures drivers can access essential automotive services and products wherever and whenever they need them, keeping Germany moving safely and efficiently.

ITRex exists to solve a critical challenge in enterprise AI: transforming ambitious concepts into production systems that actually work in the real world. Every year, countless AI initiatives fail because they remain prototypes - impressive demonstrations that crumble under pressure, can't scale, or never integrate with enterprise infrastructure. ITRex changes this reality by delivering intelligent, production-ready systems designed to operate at scale and under demanding conditions. From healthcare and biotech to logistics and retail, the company's solutions tackle high-stakes environments where accuracy, compliance, and reliability aren't optional - they're essential. Founded in 2009, ITRex has delivered 500+ solutions that help organizations harness the full spectrum of AI and data technologies. Their expertise spans generative AI, classical machine learning, computer vision, autonomous agents, and comprehensive data infrastructure. Rather than building flashy demos that never reach production, ITRex focuses on practical deployment: LLM integration, production-grade RAG systems, AI copilots for operations, and small language models for edge environments. Trusted by industry leaders like P&G, Shutterstock, WorkFusion, Dollar Shave Club, Turvo, and Noom, ITRex doesn't just explore what's possible - they make it real with systems built to integrate, scale, and deliver measurable business outcomes.